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Letting Go…..Of the Garden

October 3, 2012

Every October, I bid farewell to my garden. To be honest, I am not sure why I am sorry to see it put away for the winter. Every August and September I can oodles of tomatoes and preserve piles of pickles. I fight through nasty weeds whose names all end in “bur”. Every year at … More Letting Go…..Of the Garden

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Farm Wife Valentine Gifts

February 15, 2012

Valentine’s Day on the farm does include all of the normal gifts like flowers and chocolate, but farmers and ranchers often show their creativity on this day. Here is a listing of Valentine gifts for farm wives. I have gotten some of these, but other submissions came from farm wife friends and relatives. Believe it … More Farm Wife Valentine Gifts

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Wordless Wednesday, August 10, 2011

August 11, 2011
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Of Tomatoes and Cukes

July 29, 2011

I did it again. Despite the twelve step program, I planted a much larger garden than I can possibly careĀ for properly. I knew I needed to cut back. In April, I was very resolute. No more than 30 tomato plants this year. Four zucchini plants is plenty. I live in the country. No one is … More Of Tomatoes and Cukes

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